2007 Amista Chardonnay

Morningsong Vineyards, Dry Creek Valley, NEW RELEASE, ESTATE GROWN

We continue to make a crisp, classic chardonnay - no oak, no butter. This vintage again shows green apple and white peach flavors with a mineral finish. It was fermented and aged in neutral oak barrels (used for several vintages). The wine was not inoculated with ML culture, but allowed to proceed with slow malolactic (secondary) fermentation started by the residual ML culture on the grapes and in the barrels. The fermentation and aging style prevents the formation of di-acetyl, resulting in a clean, crisp, classic Chardonnay with no oak aroma or taste, and no "butter." It pairs beautifully with sole piccata or grilled shrimp wrapped in pancetta.

296 cases made.

Bottle $25    Order

SILVER MEDAL, HARVEST FAIR

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